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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #15

July 14, 2021 by Lauren 14 Comments

Welcome back to Praying God’s Word Wednesday!  I had some help this week from a wise and dear friend.  Here’s the story.  I texted her today’s scripture and said, “Praying God leads you in triumph in the areas of your weakness.”  She texted back, finishing the prayer with the second half of the scripture:  “Love this!  Also praying you and I will spread the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ in every aspect of our lives. ”

 

The Believer’s Bible Commentary says of the passage, “Paul here borrows a figure from the triumphal processions of Roman conquerors.  Returning home after glorious victories, they would lead their captives along the streets of the capital.  Incense bearers would march along both sides, and the fragrance of the incense would permeate the scene.  So Paul pictures the Lord marching as a conqueror from Troas to Macedonia, and leading the apostle in His train.

Wherever the Lord goes, through His servants, there is victory.”  I LOVE this.

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F.B. Meyer writes:  “Wherever they [Paul and the other missionaries] went men knew Jesus better;  the loveliness of the Master’s character became more apparent.  Men became aware of a subtle fragrance, poured upon the air, which attracted them to the Man of Nazareth.”  I want my life, and the lives of those I love, to look like this!

 

So I put all that together and expanded the original prayer I sent to my friend.

 

 

Replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

Praying for you in this.  And don’t forget to share this on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

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  1. Maryleigh says

    July 14, 2021 at 9:28 am

    Amen! God doesn’t call us to be on His team and sit us on the bench because there are better players – He calls us to be on His team (leading the procession) – and wants us all to be interactive players – all with an important job – to let others see, know Him through us! There are so many layers to the scripture you’ve chosen – and the prayer you’ve prayed!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 14, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      I agree. So many layers!

      Reply
  2. Tea With Jennifer says

    July 14, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Amen!
    Bless you,
    Jennifer

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    • Lauren says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:52 am

      Thank you for praying with me, Jennifer.

      Reply
  3. Joanne Viola says

    July 15, 2021 at 5:01 am

    Lauren, I love the FB Meyer quote. Praying I make Him more apparent in every place I go!

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    • Lauren says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:51 am

      Thank you for sharing that, Joanne!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Jordan says

    July 15, 2021 at 6:30 am

    I love this. The beauty of fragrance is it travels and lingers. You don’t smell it once and it’s gone. By having the lingering fragrance of God, we can delight others with His presence if they are willing to lift up their noses and inhale. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Lauren says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:49 am

      I love the imagery here. Thank you, Lisa.

      Reply
  5. Jan says

    July 15, 2021 at 10:36 am

    I absolutely love this fragrance aspect! When you really think about that it is incredible!

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    • Lauren says

      July 15, 2021 at 10:49 am

      It is, isn’t it?

      Reply
  6. Shelbee on the Edge says

    July 17, 2021 at 11:03 am

    Beautiful prayer, Lauren. Although I do not follow Christ in the same exact way as you do, I do strive to live a life that reflects his love and kindness in all things. Thank you for sharing your beautiful words and mission!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    • Lauren says

      July 18, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you, Shelbee.

      Reply
  7. April Harris says

    July 23, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    What a beautiful prayer, Lauren! I do find it so comforting and effective to incorporate scripture in my prayers. Thank you for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 23, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      Thank you so much, April.

      Reply

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